Zali Stinky Tofu Beef Hot Pot · Ethnic Hot Pot
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.3
No. 5, Yongle Lane
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Kunming, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 5, Yongle Lane. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dai-style Crushed Egg, Thick-cut Beef Tongue, Signature Fermented Tofu Hot Pot Base.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Kunming
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 5, Yongle Lane
- Popular dishes: Dai-style Crushed Egg, Thick-cut Beef Tongue, Signature Fermented Tofu Hot Pot Base, Prime Snowflake, Chaozhou Hand-Made Beef Balls
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Dishes
Dai-style Crushed EggA Yunnan specialty dish where fried eggs are mashed with garlic, chili, lemongrass, and lime juice for a tangy, spicy flavor.
Thick-cut Beef TongueThick-cut beef tongue is a delicacy made from fresh beef tongue, carefully prepared and cooked. The tongue is sliced into thick pieces and cooked using specific techniques to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, resulting in a rich and flavorful texture.
Signature Fermented Tofu Hot Pot BaseA rich hot pot base made from fermented tofu and aromatic spices, perfect for cooking a variety of ingredients.
Prime SnowflakePremium snowflake is a dish made from high-quality pork tenderloin, marinated, sliced thin, coated with starch or egg white, then quickly fried in hot oil. The meat is tender and white like snowflakes, often garnished with scallions and ginger丝.
Chaozhou Hand-Made Beef BallsChaozhou hand-made beef balls are a traditional snack from Chaozhou, Guangdong, made by pounding fresh beef into paste and mixing with starch, salt, and seasonings to form balls that are boiled until tender and springy.
Delicious Beef BrisketBeef brisket is the main ingredient, marinated and sliced after braising, with a soft and chewy texture and rich flavor. Typically simmered slowly with spices and soy sauce, highlighting savory and slightly spicy taste.
Beef brisket fatBeef brisket fat, primarily sourced from the fatty part of the beef chest, is carefully simmered and processed to achieve a golden yellow appearance. During preparation, the brisket fat is sliced thinly and briefly cooked with a specially crafted seasoning, preserving its original rich and aromatic flavor.
Fried Rice with EggsFried rice with eggs is a home-style dish primarily made from rice, eggs, and green onions. The method involves breaking up leftover rice, mixing eggs with a pinch of salt, heating a wok with oil, pouring in the egg mixture to cook until set, then adding the rice and stir-frying. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions and适量 salt, and stir-fry evenly.
Snowflake BeefSnowflake beef is made from high-quality beef, named for its red and white marbled texture resembling snowflakes. To prepare it, the beef is sliced thinly, then marinated with a special seasoning before being quickly stir-fried until cooked. The dish showcases the tenderness of the beef perfectly blended with the seasonings.
Freshly Sliced Native Yellow Beef (Lean)Freshly sliced native yellow beef (lean), lightly marinated and quickly stir-fried to preserve natural flavor and tenderness.